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Anybody know if Bilstein 5100 from a 4" lifted XJ will work on a 3" lifted XJ

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Anybody know if Bilstein 5100 from a 4" lifted XJ will work on a 3" lifted XJ

I have a chance to get Bilstein 5100 shocks from a 4" lifted Cherokee and I have a Cherokee with a RC 3" lift. Does anybody know if they will work on mine? It would be nice to get extra flex with the 4" shocks, but I am afraid they could be too tall and would compress too early. Any help would be great.

I did try to search for some info on this, but did not have any luck.

Thanks
 
Re: Anybody know if Bilstein 5100 from a 4" lifted XJ will work on a 3" lifted XJ

bump stop it so they do not bottom out and run them
 
Re: Anybody know if Bilstein 5100 from a 4" lifted XJ will work on a 3" lifted XJ

I thought about that, but didn't want to drastically reduce my up-travel. I know my droop will be better. Thanks for the reply.
 
Re: Anybody know if Bilstein 5100 from a 4" lifted XJ will work on a 3" lifted XJ

I'd run them as is, I wouldnt't expect an issues. Have you measured both sets of shocks? They may not even be different.

Ben
 
Re: Anybody know if Bilstein 5100 from a 4" lifted XJ will work on a 3" lifted XJ

He gave me measurements of 17.5" compressed and 25" extended. I do not have measurements of mine compressed and extended. Only thing I know on mine is that the body length is 14" from bar pin to the top of the body. Sitting on level ground from bar pin to the top plate before the bushing is 19 1/8". I have the guy with the Bilsteins measuring the shock body so that I can compare. I don't know if this info helps with anybodies suggestions. Thanks
 
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